The Latest: Brown calls for experts to study fire threat
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Latest on Gov. Jerry Brown's State of the State address (all times local):10:30 a.m.
Gov. Jerry Brown is calling for a task force of scientists and forest management experts to find ways to reduce the wildfire threat to California.
Brown said in his annual State of the State address Thursday that the wildfires are becoming more destructive and the fire season is becoming longer.
The Democratic governor says California needs to be ready with firefighting capabilities and communications systems to warn people of danger.